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Sebaceous Cysts — Sebaceous Cysts
Illustrated above is a phase contrast image of a human sebaceous cyst thin section stained with eosin and hematoxylin. A sebaceous cyst occurs when keratin-producing glands in the skin become clogged, causing the gland to enlarge.